Cisco Catalyst 9300 Ethernet & Network Switches Model Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series is Cisco’s leading stackable enterprise access switching platform, delivering high-density, secure, and cloud-ready networking for businesses. Built to support a hybrid work environment, it offers modular and fixed uplink options, high-speed stacking bandwidth up to 1 Tbps, and the highest multigigabit and PoE+ port density in its class. With advanced security, cloud management via Meraki, and integrated AI-driven analytics, the Catalyst 9300 ensures seamless connectivity, optimized performance, and future-ready network scalability.
Key Features:
StackWise-1T technology enables 1 Tbps stacking bandwidth for unmatched scalability.
Flexible uplink options with 100G, 40G, 25G, 10G, and multigigabit support.
Cisco ThousandEyes integration for real-time network analytics and troubleshooting.
Cloud and on-premise management with Cisco Meraki or Cisco DNA Center.
Advanced security, including AES-256 MACsec encryption and Encrypted Traffic Analytics.
The Cisco® Catalyst® 9300 Series switches are Cisco's lead stackable enterprise switching platform built for security, and cloud. They are the next generation of the industry's most widely deployed switching platform. Catalyst 9300 Series switches form the foundational building block for Software-Defined Access (SD-Access), Cisco's lead enterprise architecture. At up to 1TB, they are the industry's highest-density stacking bandwidth solution with the most flexible uplink architecture. The Catalyst 9300 Series is the first optimized platform for high-density Wi-Fi 6 and 802.11ac Wave2. It sets new maximums for network scale. These switches are also ready for the future, with an x86 CPU architecture and more memory, enabling them to host containers and run third-party applications and scripts natively within the switch.
The Catalyst 9300 Series is designed for Cisco StackWise® technology, providing flexible deployment with support for nonstop forwarding with Stateful Switchover (NSF/SSO), for the most resilient architecture in a stackable (sub-50-ms) solution. The highly resilient and efficient power architecture features Cisco StackPower®, which delivers high-density Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), 60W Cisco Universal Power over Ethernet (Cisco UPOE®) and 90W Cisco UPOE+ ports. The switches are based on the Cisco Unified Access™ Data Plane 2.0 (UADP) architecture which not only protects your investment but also allows a larger scale and higher throughput. Catalyst 9300X models are based on a new ASIC, UADP 2.5sec, which adds Crypto support in hardware, including IPsec. A modern operating system, Cisco IOS® XE with programmability offers advanced security capabilities and Internet of Things (IoT) convergence.
The Foundation of software-Defined access
Advanced persistent security threats. The exponential growth of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Mobility everywhere. Cloud adoption. All of these require a network fabric that integrates advanced hardware and software innovations to automate, secure, and simplify customer networks. The goal of this network fabric is to enable customer revenue growth by accelerating the rollout of business services.
What is StackWise-1T technology and how does it benefit network scalability?
StackWise-1T technology enables 1 Tbps stacking bandwidth, providing unmatched scalability for enterprise networks. This high-speed stacking capability allows you to connect multiple Catalyst 9300X switches together seamlessly, creating a unified switching fabric that grows with your business needs without performance bottlenecks.
What uplink and downlink options are available on the Cisco C9300X-24Y-E?
The C9300X-24Y-E offers flexible uplink options supporting 100G, 40G, 25G, 10G, and multigigabit speeds, with modular uplink capabilities for future expansion. Downlink options include 10G Multigigabit copper, 5 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, or 1 Gbps copper, as well as 25 Gbps, 10 Gbps, or 1 Gbps fiber connectivity with support for PoE+ and 90W UPOE+ power delivery.
How does the Cisco C9300X-24Y-E support advanced security requirements?
The switch includes AES-256 MACsec encryption, Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA), Cisco Umbrella cloud security integration, and 100G IPsec hardware acceleration for comprehensive threat protection. These security features work together to protect data in transit while providing real-time visibility into encrypted network traffic patterns.
Can the C9300X-24Y-E be managed through cloud platforms?
Yes, the Catalyst 9300X supports both cloud and on-premises management options through Cisco Meraki for cloud-based monitoring and Cisco DNA Center for on-premises control. Additionally, it integrates Cisco ThousandEyes for real-time network analytics and troubleshooting, enabling you to monitor performance and optimize your hybrid work environment.
What makes the C9300X-24Y-E suitable for hybrid work environments?
The switch delivers high-density multigigabit and PoE+ port capacity, cloud-ready management via Meraki, and integrated AI-driven analytics that ensure seamless connectivity and optimized performance for distributed teams. Its modular design and flexible uplink options provide the scalability needed to support growing remote workforce demands.
Is the Cisco C9300X-24Y-E energy efficient and environmentally certified?
Yes, select Catalyst 9300 Series models are ENERGY STAR® certified, helping reduce power consumption and operational costs. Contact us today to verify energy certification status for your specific configuration and learn about power supply options available from us.
The Cisco C9300X-24Y-E Ethernet & Network Switches is also known as
CSC-C9300X24YE
